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explain what was important about the English interventions in the Netherlands for escalation of conflict with Catholics spain​

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This British support was a key element of the Dutch Protestants' winning in 1609.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Netherlands were under the rule of Catholic Spain. The English were interested in the Netherlands because it was a key location for trade.

When the 1572 Dutch Revolt started, seeking liberation from Spain, Queen Elizabeth supported them sending British troops, in a secret strategy to keep Spain busy enough not to endanger England.

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